Registered Technologist (MLT) – Laboratory #501-26

Job summary

Collect patient samples and perform diagnostic testing, analyze and interpret results, and prepare reports that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Promote quality patient care and patient safety while following professional, regulatory, hospital, and laboratory standards, and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Job details

Categories: Allied Health Professionals Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Part Time Temporary CLASSIFICATION: REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST (MLT) DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MARCH 2028) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $38.80 – $52.91 The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) works within their scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples and is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens, for analysing and interpreting test results and prepare reports to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Responsible for ensuring quality patient care through continuous planning and uses clinical knowledge and skills to promote the delivery of optimal care to all patients. The MLT must be knowledgeable and practice in accordance with the Regulatory bodies including, CMLTO, Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH), and Hospital regulations and policies. In alignment with Brightshores strategic priorities, the MLT may participate in user groups and hospital-wide activities and programs and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives as required. Required Qualifications / Skills / Abilities: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Eligible to practice in the following fields: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Clinical Microbiology, and Histology CAMLPR Certification Working knowledge of lab and hospital software systems as needed Demonstrated excellent phlebotomy skills (all collection methods) Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, suppliers, Ministry of Health) Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation Experience with large and small analyzers, dedicated instruments, calibrations and microscopes Ability to perform Therapeutic Phlebotomy Experience with Point of Care Testing Ability to function effectively in a team environment Skills in leadership, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations Commitment to continuous learning Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment Preferred 2 years’ clinical experience in a Hospital Laboratory setting with experience in Core lab disciplines (Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Medicine)

What you’ll do

Collect patient samples and perform diagnostic testing, analyze and interpret results, and prepare reports that support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Promote quality patient care and patient safety while following professional, regulatory, hospital, and laboratory standards, and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree, a college certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, current CMLTO registration, CAMLPR certification, and eligibility to practice in the listed laboratory disciplines. Candidates should demonstrate strong phlebotomy and laboratory instrument skills, effective teamwork and communication, accurate documentation, and a commitment to continuous learning; two years of hospital laboratory experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Chemistry
• Hematology
• Transfusion Medicine
• Clinical Microbiology
• Histology
• Laboratory Testing
• Specimen Collection
• Result Analysis and Interpretation
• Quality Improvement
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Analyzer Operation and Calibration
• Microscopy
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Patient Safety

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety

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